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Margaret S

Utterly Gorgeous in Every Way!

Review of The Mill House
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 16 Feb 2021
Can't speak highly enough of Malcom and our stay here, highly recommended. Fantastic easy location for us to dip in and out of Oamaru and Moeraki, and all the lovely eateries. The lodge is gorgeous, welcoming and comfortable, and the gardens just so beautiful, and the riverside is the icing on the cake! - a lovely wee haven with everything you need, we'll be back for sure.
Date of stay: February 2021
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Reviewed 2 February 2020

Christchurch to Dunedin is quite a drive - pays to take a rest stop and the Mill House is the perfect 90minutes out stopover. A passion for its owners the old girl is coming back into play gracefully in its tranquil setting just south of Herbert.
And the additional good news is a magnificent brunch can be had with Fleur at the stunning little village of Moeraki 15 minutes south. Do both and enjoy a well-rested arrival in Dunedin an hour later.

Date of stay: February 2020
2  Thank Mark P
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Reviewed 19 February 2019

Usually, we never put 2 opinions for the same place but “usually” is not the word we use for the mill house :-)
I’ve been there two years ago and I ve met a wonderful host with a wonderful house.
I came back 2 weeks ago and I found a wonderful friend.
I m explaining : I was just arrived in NZ and I met a problem with my rental car. I have crashed the bumper which was to almost fall down if I carried on.
It was Sunday and I had to find a good mechanic to help me as soon as possible.
As I told him that, he left one minute and came back with some tools.
In less than 10 mn, he repairs the car as a magician and I could carry on my trip quietly.
Without asking him anything, he really helped me as a good friend and I ve really appreciated it. Naturally and so nice :-)

Date of stay: February 2019
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank Gasse T
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Reviewed 4 June 2018 via mobile

Lovely spot, quiet, very welcoming proprietor and nothing a problem. Rooms very clean and comfortable, highly recommend if travelling south or north, or for a break away. Near river, tracks, Moeraki and 20 mins from Oamaru

Date of stay: January 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
3  Thank Cosydell11
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Reviewed 2 April 2018 via mobile

We travelled from Palmerston North down to Dunedin for the Ed Sheeran concert. The Mill House was a great choice! Such lovely owners and staff. We stayed 2 nights and would’ve happily stayed longer. Our beds were so comfy! Our room was spotlessly clean, cosy and spacious. Very peaceful surroundings and lovely gardens!
Look forward to staying again when we are back down south.

Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank livspencer
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Reviewed 31 March 2018 via mobile

We needed a place to stay near Dunedin the day before the Ed Sharren concert.
I had driven past this place many times but didn’t know they did accomodation! So when we looked on line for accomodation and found this we booked immediately.
Glad we did. Lovely place, very welcoming people, and nice surroundings.
Would be a lovely wedding venue.

Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
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